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How to get fromLubbock to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LBB - DSM
    4h 53m
    $175–793

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    20h 24m
    $153–294

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    19h 39m
    $168–294

  4. Drive 883.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Des Moinescar car 883.5 mi
    14h 8m
    $162–233

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 55m
    $173–283

Lubbock to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Des Moines via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta and Tulsa in around 19h 39m.

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